Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued October 10 at 11:01AM EDT until October 11 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 8:01am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Area Description:
Coastal Nassau; Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov